Merseyside Police have condemned a TikToker who broke into their former headquarters.
A video uploaded to the social media platform showed people venturing inside the force’s one-time nerve centre at Canning Place on December 30 last year.
The facility on The Strand has not been operational since 2021, when operations were moved to a new purpose-built facility close to St Anne Street.
Detectives confirmed they received reports of several people entering the disused building and conducted an extensive search but no one was present.
An investigation has since been launched into the incident, which saw a forced entry into the property while damage was caused to an alarm system.
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Kameen said: “As a result of this break-in, Merseyside Police have launched an investigation to establish the identities of all of those involved.
“While comprehensive security measures were in place, they were unfortunately breached and we are reviewing those measures to ensure they are as robust as possible.
“While Merseyside Police retains ownership of Canning Place, which is currently up for sale, the building has been vacated and is no longer used for a policing purpose.
“A considerable amount of property has already been removed from the building, and this process is in its final stages.
“As a result of this breach, we have re-introduced onsite security and regular high visibility patrols in and around the building.
“Although the building isn’t actively used, its security while it remains our property is of paramount importance.
“Nobody has the right to enter private properties, and valuable policing resources have been diverted to protect and re-secure what was a secure building before it was broken into.
“The increased security measures we have had to bring in will have an ongoing impact on those resources, and the actions of those who broke-in will therefore have repercussions for tax-payers.
“We will not tolerate such mindless actions and our investigation will determine what, if anything, was taken and we will bring those responsible to justice.”